Today I’m focusing on picture books centered on matters of faith, a topic that I’ve included only sparsely over the years on Orange Marmalade, but which I’ve been gathering titles for recently. The events of last week encouraged me to …
Tag: Muslims
compassion ought not be political: read about refugees
I want to think that all of us, no matter our opinion on the recent Executive Order in the U.S., have hearts of compassion for refugees. One thing I am concerned about is the politicization of compassion. That in order …
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grappling with sports and life…two powerful novels
I can only think of a handful of novels I’ve read with a sports theme. Not something that usually draws me in. If you are like me in that regard, please do not overlook the titles I have for you today! …
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sowing seeds of peace and refuge…some thoughts and book lists
If you follow Orange Marmalade you know that when my children were small, our family lived in West Africa. Nearly everyone in that vast, dusty land was a Muslim. These were the people who welcomed us in when we were strangers. …
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